Automation Engineer I

About the role

Ready to join a global leader in air movement and ventilation? At Greenheck Group, joining our team means more than just starting a job, it's joining an award-winning culture prioritizing your growth and development. Our unwavering commitment in supporting our team members both personally and professionally has earned us national recognition time and time again.

As an innovative, environmentally responsible manufacturer of commercial HVAC systems, Greenheck Group designs and manufactures industry-leading air movement and ventilation solutions through our family of trusted brands. Our products are found in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities worldwide, from schools and hospitals to factories and stadiums.

Since 1947, we've proudly invested in our people and our communities, fostering innovation, leadership, and opportunity at every level. We are more than products, we are a team of inspired people doing extraordinary things.

As an Automation Engineer I you will design, program, assemble, and install electrical controls used in machines and tooling systems. Support the Automation and Controls team with their projects, as well as providing post machine installation troubleshooting and support. Responsible for basic - intermediate programming of one or more of the following: HMI, PLC, Robot, Vision.

What You'll Be Doing

• Project manage small to medium sized machine installations including:
• Build and wire electrical panels
• Create electrical schematics and electrical cabinet layout using AutoCAD electrical
• Order parts for projects using Ariba Purchasing system
• Wire external machine components to electrical cabinet
• Use manufacturer's software to develop BOMs
• Work with IT Application developers with program integrations
• Travel to Greenheck facilities to install machines and train maintenance and manufacturing personnel
• Support automation and controls technicians with their projects
• Provide parts lists with standard components used
• Research safety devices appropriate for their application
• Provide programming assistance
• Develop electrical parts list for the project
• Write PLC/HMI/Robot Programs using various software packages
• Typical programs would be low complexity machine control to medium complexity machine control
• Design low to medium complexity machine guarding strategies that comply with OSHA and ANSI standards, to ensure the safety of our Greenheck teammates
• Power up, troubleshoot, and commission machine to make production ready
• Integrate hydraulic and pneumatic systems into the machine electrical control system
• Post machine installation troubleshooting and support

What You Should Have

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience required.
• 4 Year / Bachelor Degree in Electromechanical Technology, Automation Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering required.
• AutoCAD Electrical Drafting software
• Basic Motion Programming
• OSHA 1910 or NFPA 70E Safety Training
• Industrial Control Safety Standards
• National Electrical Code basic knowledge

Some Things We Think You Should Know

• Minimum travel is required.

Compensation & Benefits

Greenheck Group takes pride in providing competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program. The starting base pay range for this position is $77,235 - $95,408 and may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

With best-in-class benefits, you can be the best you, and together, we can be the best in the industry. Visit our Perks & Benefits page for more information on these offerings:

• Health & Family Support
• Financial Security
• Learning & Development
• Rewards & Recognition
• Wellbeing & Mental Health
• Work-Life Balance
• Fun Perks

Special Notation

• The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position.
• They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
• The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer and phone.
• Sedentary work.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion.
• Substantial motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

The person is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data, and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Occasional mobility required to attend in-person meetings and complete various office tasks.